ADB’s Partners and Resources

In pursuing its vision, ADB’s main instruments comprise loans, technical assistance, grants, guarantees, equity investments, and policy dialogues. Although most lending is in the public sector - and to governments - ADB also provides direct assistance to private enterprises of developing countries through equity investments, guarantees, and loans. Its triple-A credit rating helps mobilize funds for development.

Japan’s Contributions

Japan has contributed and committed $12.68 billion to special funds since joining in 1966. It has been the top contributor to ADB’s Special Funds such as the Asian Development Fund (ADF), the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), the Technical Assistance Special Fund (TASF), and the Regional Cooperation and Integration Fund (RCIF).

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